Fight against terrorism has to be a global fight – Nana Akufo-Addo
President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for support from countries around the globe in dealing with the threats of terrorism in Africa. According to him, the proliferation and sophistication of terrorism networks in Africa has become one of the greatest threats to democracy which should not be the concern of the Africans alone but...
Fredyma predicted I was going to be a star – Samini
Renowned Reggae-Dancehall artiste, Samini (born Emmanuel Andrews Samini) has said legendary music producer, Fred Kyei Mensa told him at age 16 that, he was going to be a great music star after his first ever studio session at the Fredyma Studios. Samini made the disclosure during an exclusive interview on MX24 Television's prime morning show- the AM Club. The iconic musician...
Israel’s evacuation order for Gaza ‘death sentence’ for patients, WHO says
Israel’s evacuation order for Gaza amounts to a “death sentence” for vulnerable hospital patients, the World Health Organization has warned. WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic said health authorities in Gaza have advised that it is impossible to evacuate vulnerable hospital patients within 24 hours as ordered by Israel’s military. "There are severely ill people whose injuries mean their only chances of survival...
3-day workshop on climate change activism ends with calls for the formulation of climate-conscious policies
The three-day workshop organized by the All-African Students Union (AASU) and four Danish Organizations has come to an end with a call on authorities to enact climate-conscious policies and legislations with practical enforcement mechanisms. The workshop which took place in Accra brought together Non-Governmental Organizations and activists from neighbouring African countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, Uganda, The Gambia, and Niger...
Ato Forson has requested for plea bargain in €2.3m Ambulance case – Deputy AG confirms
The Attorney General’s department has confirmed that lawyers of minority leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson have initiated moves for a plea bargain. According to Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, they did so through a third party. This revelation follows a challenge thrown to the Attorney General’s department, by lawyers of Dr. Ato Forson to put out any letter that suggests...
My Mother’s Death Deepest Pain I’ve Ever Felt In Life – Wizkid
Afrobeats star, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has revealed that his mother’s death was the deepest pain he had ever felt in his life. Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023 in London. The Afrobeat star who changed his Instagram profile photo to his mother’s photo, said the pain of losing his mum ‘hurts deeply’. He said, “The...
Governor Addison calls for stronger IMF support for African economies in debt distress
In a compelling address titled “Making Public Debt Useful for Sustainable Growth in Africa,” and delivered at the prestigious World Bank/IMF Meetings in Morocco, Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, made a resounding call to action by the IMF. Dr. Addison’s speech echoes a clarion call for a more robust and strategic role of the International...
Health insurance scheme hits 17.2m membership
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reached a total registered membership of 17.2 million, representing 55 per cent coverage of Ghana’s population. Board Chair of the NHIA, Dr Ernest P.K Kwarko, disclosed this in Accra yesterday during the opening of the maiden regional conference on financing Universal Health Care (UHC) and health security. It was on the theme “Overcoming financial...
We’ll still pursue Ato Essien for ¢53m debt despite jail term – Deputy AG
Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah Yeboah has said the State will not give up in its quest to recover the ¢53 million from the former CEO of the defunct Capital Bank, Ato Essien despite being handed a jail term. Mr Yeboah insisted that the amount will not be forfeited for any reason as the state needs it. Speaking in an interview...
AFCON 2023 group stages draw to take place today as Ghana awaits for their opponents
Today October 12, 2023, as the draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) takes place in the exciting city of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, the anticipation among the African football community is high. The Black Stars will find out who their group stage opponents are at the draw ceremony, which is taking place at the Parc Des Expositions d'Abidjan....
